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April 10, 2025

Outlays skyrocket at federal agencies

Spending at the Department of Agriculture increased by 339% between 2000 and 2024, while staff numbers fell, OpenTheBooks found in its third and final review of federal agency spending trends.

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Amaryllis by February

By REBECCA NORTON RYAN Penn State Extension Master Gardener

October 31, 2025

Our long and lovely early autumn has come to an abrupt halt. After one last lovely morning the weather changed and it has not looked back. We can’t sa...

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Lifestyles

Finding solutions to bitter brews

October 31, 2025

Dear Heloise: We tried the hint for how to make coffee less bitter by adding 1/8 teaspoon of table salt when making drip coffee. Ugh! It tasted terrib...

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Lifestyles

Plans for anniversary suddenly include woman’s in-laws

October 31, 2025

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I discussed our 25th anniversary and mentioned Hawaii as a possibility. He reached out to his brother and sister-in-law for ...

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Round the Square

‘Round the Square: Halloween a favorite for many

October 31, 2025

HALLOWEEN: For many people, Halloween is a favorite holiday. It's not about the candy. For many, it's playful, safe and imaginative fun. It's wearing ...

Football, Local Sports

Lil Hubbers End Season Undefeated

Jo Wankel

October 30, 2025

Photo submitted The Smethport Lil Hubbers ended the season 8-0 and won the Olean Area Youth Football League Championships on Saturday night with a 21-...

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